Competition: Pollokshields residents invited to share their snaps

Dawn Renton

The UK’s leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, has teamed up with The Extra to invite local people to capture the essence of Pollokshields for its community inspired photography competition.

As construction of its Merchants Gate Retirement Living development continues in the popular Glasgow Southside area of Pollokshields, the team at McCarthy and Stone has launched a photography competition inspired by the charm and history of this local conservation area.

Budding amateur photographers are invited to enter the competition, which will challenge people to capture photographs that showcase the local features and attractions that are quintessentially or iconically Pollokshields.

Entries could include one of the lovely parks, Burgh Hall, local architecture, or even the vibrant café scene – in fact anything that captures the local charm and history of the area.

Three lucky winners will receive £150 worth of vouchers from a trio of local Pollokshields businesses which will include a £50 Ollie’s restaurant voucher, a £50 Marie Brown at Home voucher, and a £50 Moyra Jayne’s Brasserie voucher.

Each of the three winning photographs will also be displayed in Merchants Gate for future McCarthy and Stone homeowners to enjoy.

Lorraine Paterson, regional sales and marketing director at McCarthy and Stone in Scotland, explains: “Merchants Gate is the perfect place for downsizers and retirees to settle, with its fabulous combination of local amenities, beautiful local parks and excellent transport links.

“We are looking forward to seeing Pollokshields through the eyes of those who know it best – its local residents – and we’re excited to see how they’ll showcase all that this popular area offers.

Currently under construction, Merchants Gate will comprise of 56 one and two bedroom Retirement Living apartments, exclusively designed for those aged 60 and over.

Situated on Springkell Avenue, the apartments at Merchants Gate are due to be released for off-plan sales in January 2019, with first homeowners expected to be welcomed in summer 2019.

Merchants Gate enjoys a tranquil location on the edge of Maxwell Park, and it is well located to benefit from the exceptional local amenities. There is a wide choice of independent shops and cafes on Nithsdale Road, whilst nearby Maxwell Park train station and a choice of bus routes provide convenient and easy travel into Glasgow.

This development provides a fantastic range of facilities to help homeowners enjoy every minute in their new property.

Its ideal quiet and leafy suburban location offers buyers the opportunity to maximise and enjoy their retirement years whilst being within a heartbeat of the centre of Glasgow and all it has to offer.

or email mccarthyandstone@mccann.com and include ‘Merchants Gate/Pollokshields Competition’ in the subject header, and also your name and contact details in the email. The closing date for receipt of entries is midnight on Friday, September 28, 2018.